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Add 72/6 and 6/25

1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 6/25

72/6 + 6/25 is 306/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    6/25 = 6 × 6/25 × 6 = 36/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/150 + 36/150 = 1800 + 36/150 = 1836/150
  5. 1836/150 simplified gives 306/25
  6. So, 72/6 + 6/25 = 306/25
    In mixed form: 126/25

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